Michael Amadio delivered a decisive strike with just 3:09 remaining in the third period, propelling the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night. The game-winning wrist shot came during a critical 3-on-2 power play, assisted by Fabian Zetterlund and Tim Stutzle, to complete a dramatic come-from-behind effort for Ottawa. This timely strike not only secured the win but also provided a vital momentum shift for a team looking to stabilize its recent form.
Ottawa snaps recent slump with late surge as Buffalo’s three-game winning streak ends.
The Senators overcame an early deficit after Peyton Krebs scored his first goal of the season at the 14-minute mark of the first period. Krebs, assisted by Tage Thompson and Zach Benson, gave Buffalo the initial lead, but Ottawa responded effectively in the middle frame. Shane Pinto equalized the score at 11:33 of the second period, setting the stage for Amadio’s late heroics. The balanced offensive output highlighted Ottawa’s resilience against a Sabres squad that had previously won three consecutive games.
Goalie Samuel Ersson anchored the Ottawa defense with 24 saves, proving instrumental in halting the Senators’ recent slide, which included a 6-3 loss to Anaheim on Sunday. Conversely, Colten Ellis made 28 saves for Buffalo, but his efforts were not enough to preserve the Sabres’ winning streak. The result leaves Ottawa with a crucial confidence boost while Buffalo must regroup following their halted momentum, marking a pivotal moment in both teams’ current seasons.
Source: Yahoo Sports
